Welcome to Grandtully and Strathtay - A Conservation Area

Grandtully and Strathtay sit in the heart of Highland Perthshire an area of outstanding natural beauty - magnificent countryside, wooded hillside, fertile valleys and heather clad hills. The villages nestles in the foothills by the River Tay, either side of the Tay, joined by Grandtully Bridge. The closeness to the river, woodland, open fields and the hills ensure an abundance of wildlife in and around the village including a strong red squirrel population. The residents are especially proud of their villages and this website is designed to keep the residents informed about their community and to promote the village and wider area to those that wish to visit.

 

Grandtully and Strathtay - News

November 2009

The annual bonfire and fireworks night is being held in Grandtully on Saturday 7 November at the Recreation Field behind the Grandtully Village Hall. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the fireworks display will begin at 6.30pm. Hotdogs and burgers will be on sale. Donations to support the event will be taken at the gate. Afterwards there will be a Kids’ Fun Night at the village hall – with games plus refreshments – from 7pm. There will also be a turnip and pumpkin lantern competition for the children. Entry is 50p for both children and adults or free for those children bringing lanterns. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

October 2009

Please could people forward any ideas for enhancement for the Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Area to Peter Hounam c/o Legends Coffee House, Grandtully. Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Trust are currently looking at available grants.

September 2009

Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Trust has 2 new directors. They are Muriel Simpson and Marion Vermundsen. Muriel is going to assist with liaising with Perth & Kinross Council and Marion is going to take over the member registrar.

August 2009

Strathtay Community Company held its AGM on 4 August. The company voted to change its name to Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Trust. The AGM minutes will be available for viewing on the website once approved. The website will also be updated in the coming months to reflect the name change and inclusion of Grandtully.

July 2009

Strathtay makes the New York Times! The 10 July edition of the New York Times contained a feature on Strathtay Golf Course. Click here to read the story.

The Strathtay Community Company AGM is on Tuesday 4 August at 6pm at Grandtully Hall.  The accounts for the period ended 31 March 2009 are now available on the website here

June 2009

Perth & Kinross Council have now installed iron bollards which will protect the war memorial from vehicle damage.

May 2009

Grandtully School are having a Garden Party on 20 May starting at 2pm. All are most welcome. The 2009 Grandtully Gala is being held on 7 June. Click here for further details

April 2009

Spring has finally arrived and the bluebells are beginning to appear. We received an interesting history on the original unveiling of the war memorial which can be read here. The current war memorial is still being protected by the fence. Perth & Kinross Council are understood to be installing two cast iron bollards in June to protect the memorial. If there are any members interested in updating the website with news from Grandtully and Strathtay please email info@strathtayvillage.co.uk

December 2008

An end of year newsletter has been sent to all Strathtay Community Company members.

November 2008

Members of Strathtay Community Company recently attended a presentation on the Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Area. The company hopes to apply to grant awarding bodies for grants to enhance the conservation area. If anyone would like to assist with this please contact info@strathtayvillage.co.uk

October 2008

Strathtay Community Company Members had a get together at the Inn on The Tay on 4 October. Community Woodlands Officer, Andrew Thomson gave an excellent presentation on how communities could get involved with local woodlands. Further Information can be found at the Community Woodlands Website

 

Last edited 12/11/09